Artifact:  Apollo 12 mission patch. Manufacturer:  AB Emblem. Dimensions: 4" / 101mm. Program:  Apollo. Flown Status: unflown. ...

Apollo 12 mission patch


Artifact: Apollo 12 mission patch.
Manufacturer: AB Emblem.
Dimensions: 4" / 101mm.
Program: Apollo.
Flown Status: unflown.

Description:
Apollo 12 mission AB Emblen patch. This version is very close to the design worn by the crew. The most obvious diference is the pattern of the four stars.

Apollo 12:
Apollo 12 was the sixth manned mission of NASA's Apollo program and the second mission to land astronauts on the Moon. Launched on November 14, 1969, it carried astronauts Charles "Pete" Conrad, Richard F. Gordon Jr., and Alan L. Bean.

The mission's primary objective was to explore the lunar surface in the Ocean of Storms region, specifically the target area of the Surveyor 3 robotic probe that landed two and a half years earlier.

The Apollo 12 Lunar Module, named "Intrepid," successfully landed within walking distance of the Surveyor 3 spacecraft. Conrad and Bean conducted two moonwalks, collecting lunar samples and deploying scientific instruments. They also retrieved parts of the Surveyor 3 for analysis back on Earth.

During the mission, the crew faced a significant event known as the "lightning strike." A lightning bolt struck the Saturn V rocket during launch, causing temporary power outages and malfunctions in the Command Module systems. However, the crew and ground control quickly resolved the issues, allowing the mission to continue.

Apollo 12 returned to Earth on November 24, 1969, splashing down safely in the Pacific Ocean. The mission achieved its scientific goals and contributed valuable data on lunar geology and surface exploration techniques.

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